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China have bounced back in the last quarter, coming from 2-1 down to defeat the Hockeyroos 3-2 -- a victory that makes them favourites to win the Perth Cup.

As a Hockeyroos goalkeeper, Aleisha Power is as tough as they come. But as she chased her dream, while everything on the outside appeared well, inside she was falling apart.

BIRMINGHAM: It was a heartbreak for the Indian women's hockey team as it lost 0-3 in the shootout to four-time champions Australia after both the teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time in the semifinal of the Commonwealth Games here on Friday.

Australia started strongly in the second quarter and put pressure on the Indian defence from the start

The Hockeyroos sit atop Group D after the first two group stage matches of the tournament, despite playing just four internationals this year in the lead-up.

Jane Claxton and Brooke Peris will be the most experienced players when the Hockeyroos attempt to snare Commonwealth Games gold in Birmingham later this year.